“Kate (Middleton) is closer to King Charles than Prince William”: Princess of Wales emerges as most powerful figure in royal family in 2024

Kate Middleton reaffirms itself as one of the the strongest members of the British royal family.

At the annual reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 5 December, where King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted more than 500 members of the diplomatic corps, The Princess of Wales took an active role in helping her in-laws and demonstrating how important such protocol events are to her.

“She knows the important role the family plays in building global relationships on behalf of the United Kingdom,” a royal source told the magazine. people. “Clearly she and the king are quite close; in some respects closer to him than Guillermo”.

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Considering the strained relationship between Princes William and Henry, Charles’ sonsadds a close friend Kate was a kind of balm for the royal family. “Kate acted as an honest mediator so that Guillermo was closer to Carlos.”

Kate’s strength has not gone unnoticed by the royal press. Although it is true that the 41-year-old princess is one of the kindest faces of the British monarchy, it is said that behind closed doors, Kate has developed the necessary armor to face all situations surrounding her husband, the future King of England.

“She he has this image in the public that he is friendly and smiling and, dare I say it, harmless,” adds royal author Valentine Low. “But In reality, she is determined and persistent and she is ready to fight for what she wants and what she believes is right.”

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Another important moment in which Kate managed to show her steadfastness and firmness after the explosive interview of Enrique and Meghan Markle with Oprah Winfrey.in which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex speculated that the birth of their first son Archie was allegedly treated with racism.

According to Low, in his book Courtiers: The hidden power behind the crown, Kate Middleton played an important role when Buckingham Palace issued a statement on behalf of Queen Elizabeth. “Kate felt it was very important that this not go unanswered. She showed real strength and determination to clarify that there might be a different truth“.

For this reason, the royal author points out: “Kate thinks strategically. She will one day become queen and has the long-term interests of the monarchy and the royal family in mind.“. For biographer Sally Bedell, this does not mean that the Princes of Wales want to replace Kings Charles and Camilla, but They are an “amazing” bastion for them. (AND)